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excursions
Guests at the Villa have access to the expert and unique tours offered by Rodolfo Puch, a knowledgeable Mayan guide. Rodolfo offers all the standard tours and can also tailor make tours to clients' requirements. He has contacts in nearby Mayan villages and his tours offer an insight into the traditional and modern way of life of the Maya, including shaman rites, herbs and cures, medicinal plants, ancient ceremonies and more.
| Excursions available from the hotel | |
|---|---|
| Merida tour, including the distillery | City tour visiting the highlights of this majestic colonial city. The tour
includes a visit to a distillery where guests can enjoy rum and liquor tasting
and purchase these goods at wholesale prices. US$80 per person, US$275 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$25 |
| Loltun & the Puuc Route tour | Visit to the sacred grotto of Loltun, extensive caverns with
ancient glyphs and drawings, and the Mayan ruins of Kaba, Sayil and Labna.
Includes a stop at the artisans shops and galleries at Ticul. Return to Merida
around 6 pm. US$100 per person, US$425 per group( 4 or 5 people), additional person US$25 |
| Dzibilchaltun & Progresso | Visit to the ancient Mayan site of Dzibilchaltun, including the Temple of
the Seven Dolls and tour of the museum. Then visit the seaside town of Progreso
for lunch in a famous restaurant. Return to Merida around 5pm. US$90 per person, US$350 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$35 |
| Chichen Itza tour | A tour of the most famous Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, including
the Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors and the sacrificial cenote. Price
includes soft drinks and lunch in a fine restaurant, buffet style. Return to
Merida around 5pm. US$100 per person, US$440 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$35 |
| Uxmal Tour | Visit to one of the most beautiful Mayan cities. Includes soft drinks and
traditional lunch in a fine restaurant, buffet style. Optional extension to see
the Sound and Light Show US$35 per person. Regular tour returns to Merida at
5pm. US$100 per person, US$440 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$35 |
| Mayapan, Loltun and Mayan Villages Tour | Combine a visit to this ancient Mayan city with a tour of the
finest colonial churches and modern Mayan villages, plus a visit to the sacred
grotto at Loltun to observe extensive caverns with mystical ancient glyphs and
drawings. Return to Merida around 5pm. US$95 per person, US$350 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$25 |
| Celestun Wildlife Tour | Birdwatching tour by boat including visit to the flamingo nesting grounds
and swim in the ocean. Return to Merida around 5pm. US$110 per person, US$450 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$35 |
| Izamal and Chichen Itza | Combine a visit to Chichen Itza with a stop at the "golden city"
of Izamal. Return to Merida around 6pm. US$115 per person, US$450 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$35 |
| Valladolid and Ek Balam | A tour of the fine colonial city of Valladolid with the newly excavated
ruins at Ek Balam. Return to Merida around 6pm. US$115 per person, US$450 per group (4 or 5 people), additional person US$35 |
| Note that prices are approximate and subject to change. Tour price includes transportation in a new vehicles and an interpreter/guide will accompany all tour activities, museum and park admissions. In some tours the price includes lunch( three courses and soft drinks) in quality restaurants. | |
